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Bronze Sponsor:

Consignor Sponsor:

ArthroDynamic Technologies | Bluewater Farm and Sales | Domino Stud | Gallery B |
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute | Jim and Michelle Morehead and Carl and Wanda Nafzger |
Ole Pony Farm (Scott W. Pierce and Bruce D. Gibbs) |

Table Sponsor:

Dr. and Mrs. Peter Bosomworth | Calumet Farm | Central Baptist Hospital |
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute | Equine Medical Associates |
Fort Dodge Animal Health | Halcyon Farm/Jay and Cammie Brunker |
Juddmonte Farms | Mulholland Springs Farm | Walter and Sandra Palmer (2) |
Powell, Walton Milward Insurance | Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
Stites and Harbison | Three Chimneys Farm | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc |
Wickliffe Pharmaceuticals, Inc (William and Jacqueline Bernard) |

If you would like to be a sponsor or donate a auction item please call CKRH at 859-231-7066 or email Pat Kline at

2008 Night of the Stars Auction Items

This summer fun package is for 12 people.  Choose from entrees such as Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Chilled Gulf Shrimp.  Include a few refreshing salad sides and finish with a cool dessert.  This package does not include beverages or paper products. 

Donor will deliver.


Donated by: The Courtyard Deli

Value: $500

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What a statement you will make with this lovely Rolex stainless-steel watch. You may select a style for either a man or for a woman.

Purchaser may choose either a Ladies or Men’s style. 

Donated by: Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers

Value: $3,625

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Wyndott Indian word for "Old Woman"

Wood Spalted Hard Rock Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) 70 Board Feet

Coating Minwax Polyurethane High Gloss 10 coats

Eyes Light Brown 22 mm

Hair Mongolian Mare Horsehair 250 grams

Glue Titebond II Premium Wood Glue 40 oz.

Bridle Leather 60 inches

Dowels Sugar Maple

Rocker Sugar Maple Minwax

Polyurethane High Gloss

Height Total at highest point 44 inches

Length 65 inches

Weight 90 lbs.

Days to construct 90 days

Constructed September, 2005

Donated by: Rocking Horse Carver
(Mike Rawson) 

Value:  $2,500.00

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1 week stay in Luxury Costa Rican Resort and Condo-Enjoy 6 nights/7 days in a 3 BR/2BA Condo with all amenities.  Located in the world-renowned Los Suenos Resort and Marina on the Central Pacific Coast.  200 slip marina, spectacular views, 18 hole eco-golf course, private beach club, 600 acre rainforest reserve, all water and adventure sports, riding, sport fishing, casino, spa and many wonderful choices for outdoor/indoor dining.

Offered until December 2008 pending availability. 

Great vacation for adventure types or families

Donated By:  Hayley Sumner

Value: $3,000

Pictures shown not actual accommodations

John Henry was your horse and my horse. He was a horse for the ages. What made him so special was that he represented all walks of life. Anyone could relate to John Henry, from fans at America's bush tracks to fans at its most majestic race places. If ever the game had an ambassador in our lifetime, it was not any hired human or public figure, but rather a culturally binding animal named John Henry, for whom we could all stand and cheer. John Henry was a horse of dubious conformation and humble breeding who began his career at small-time Louisiana tracks. He retired with 83 starts, 39 wins, 15 seconds, and 9 thirds with $6,591,860 in earnings. He won 7 Eclipse Awards from 1980-1984, including Horse of the Year twice. At the time of his retirement, he was the leading money-earning Thoroughbred of all time. John Henry's retirement home was the Kentucky Horse Park, where he passed away on October 8, 2007. He was buried on the night of his passing in front of the Hall of Champions, at a spot in front of his paddock. A memorial service was held at the Park on October 19. In addition to a halter worn by the legend with a certificate of authenticity, the package includes a framed print of John Henry and The Bart in the 1981 Arlington Million. With the world watching, John Henry burnt his legacy into the minds of anyone who watched that race. He didn't just win the inaugural Arlington Million and its jackpot payoff, he provided theater. Eighth of 12 early on, the then-6-year-old gelding rallied furiously through the stretch to nip The Bart by a nose in a race that camera angles bely the official order of finish and racing fans still debate the winner. That performance marked the turning point in John Henry’s rags-to-riches career.

Donated By:  David Beck and Judy Donahoe

Value: $175.00/ Priceless

This package is a favorite among those who enjoy fine dining in a beautiful Bluegrass setting. David Larson will serve a fabulous dinner for 8 at the beautiful Woodford Reserve Distillery. Enjoy your evening and leave the driving to Gold Shield Transportation, who will provide a 10-passenger limousine for up to 3 hours based on availability Sunday thru Friday.

Donated By: Woodford Reserve Distillery, David Larson and Gold Shield Transportation

Value:  $1,455.00

OK, fellas: Here's your chance to experience the real West by moving cattle at the annual Fall Gather. Be prepared to rise early and ride for 8 hours a day on the Gore Pass in the Routt National Forest near Toponas, Colorado. The dates for this trip are to be agreed upon between September 9-26,  2008. Accommodations and food are provided with a 1-2 person limit. PLEASE NOTE: Due to accommodation arrangements, this trip is available only for men.

Donated By: Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Shine

Value: $5,000 a person

Use these two grounds passes on Saturday, September 20 to watch elite golfers from the United States and Europe compete for the 2008 Ryder Cup. This third day of the prestigious contest, held at the world-renowned Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, holds morning and afternoon rounds, so you'll get the chance to watch Tiger, Phil and other well-known golfers play multiple holes throughout the day. Complete this memorable experience with a 4-course dinner at the historic Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Kentucky, after the competition concludes. (Late dinner reservation accommodates travel time from Louisville.) 

Donated By:  CKRH

Value:  $950.00

Cardholder is entitled to one Box Stall vanning for 1 horse to/from Lexington, Kentucky to Ocala, Florida.    Expires 12/31/08 and based upon Carrier’s Convenience. 

Card must be remitted as payment

Donated By: Sallee Horse Vans

Value: $1250.00. 

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